A. Manufactured Homes: The manufactured homes within an overlay zone, whether an individual lot (subdivision) or a land lease (park) development, shall be designed and situated to assure similarity in exterior appearance and in keeping with the architectural character of the neighboring site built dwellings and the character of the surrounding neighborhood in general. More specifically the following provisions shall apply:
1. Minimum Width: The minimum width of the main portion of the structure shall be twenty four feet (24') (doublewide), exclusive of any garage or carport area, as measured across the narrowest portion.
2. Grading: Unless the topography of a particular lot precludes it, the manufactured home shall be installed no higher from grade than eighteen inches (18") (from ground to frame) on the highest side, and not less than twelve inches (12") on the low side. The building official is authorized to approve minor deviations from the height requirement after inspection of the property to determine such deviation is necessary because of lot conformity.
3. Foundations: The manufactured home shall be ground set and placed on an excavated foundation with permanent foundation wall so that the home appears to have a foundation wall similar in appearance and kind to conventional site built homes.
4. Exterior Siding: Exterior siding shall be made of nonreflective and nonmetallic materials. Acceptable siding materials include vinyl, wood, stucco, brick, stone, or other masonry materials or any combination of these materials. The use of T1-11 siding (rough sawn plywood siding with vertical grooves at 4 inches or 8 inches OC) or similar material shall be prohibited.
5. Roof Structure And Materials: All roof structures shall be sloped and provide an eave projection of no less than six inches (6") and no greater than thirty inches (30"). Unfinished galvanized steel, unfinished aluminum, wood shake shingles, or fiberglass/asphalt shingles less than three hundred twenty five (325) pounds per one hundred (100) square feet shall not be permitted.
6. Mechanical Equipment: All manufactured home running gear, tongues, axles, and wheels must be removed at the time of installation. Mechanical equipment such as electrical meter, coolers and air conditioning units, service components, and similar devices, whether ground level or wall mounted, shall be screened and designed to appear as an integral part of the building. Vegetative material may be used as a screening device if the plant material used is of a variety and size to sufficiently screen the equipment.
7. Garage Or Carports: The manufactured home shall have at a minimum a single car garage or carport, the design and materials of which shall be compatible with the main structure.
8. Accessory Structures: If a front porch, deck or veranda is provided, it shall be covered or under roof. Uncovered porches, decks, or verandas are permitted on the side and rear of the home, provided they meet the setback requirements of this title.
9. Steps: If the dwelling unit has steps leading to the front entry, the steps shall be attached to a permanent foundation and designed and constructed to be an integral part of the exterior of the dwelling unit.
10. Anchor Ties: The structure shall be anchored to the ground, in accordance with approved manufactured home installation standards for high wind areas.
11. Additions: All additions and alterations shall be in compliance with the uniform building code (UBC) as adopted by the town or in compliance with the most current HUD code standards and the housing manufacturer's specifications.
1. Subdivision design shall be processed in accordance with the Parker subdivision ordinance.
2. Subdivision design shall be in compliance with the design standards of the Parker subdivision ordinance.
3. All units subsequently placed on the individual lots shall comply with all the provisions outlined in subsection A of this section, as well as those of the underlying zoning district.
C. Land Lease (Park) Design: The manufactured home land lease (park) development shall comply with the following design elements in addition to the requirements imposed by the underlying zoning district:
1. Space Size: Each manufactured home space shall comply with the area requirements of the underlying zoning district.
2. Setbacks: Each manufactured home space shall comply with the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district.
3. Open Space: Each manufactured home land lease (park) development shall provide at least ten percent (10%) of the net area for open space. Such open space areas may include active recreational areas such as community buildings, swimming pools, play areas or passive park space. Recreation or community buildings shall be of conventional construction.
4. Prohibitions: A recreational vehicle may not be used as a residential dwelling. The storage of abandoned and/or damaged manufactured homes shall not be permitted.
5. Compliance: All units subsequently placed on the individual spaces shall comply with all the provisions outlined in subsection A of this section, except that a singlewide unit of sixteen feet (16') may be permitted, as well as those of the underlying zoning district.
6. Utilities And Streets:
a. Location: All utilities within a manufactured home land lease development shall be located underground.
b. Water: Connection to the water system serving the town of Parker and installation of fire hydrants meeting the standards of the town of Parker are required.
c. Sewer: Connection to the public sewer system serving the town of Parker is required.
d. Spaces: Each space shall be equipped with electricity, potable water, and wastewater disposal facilities.
e. Streets: Each development shall be improved with paved private streets built to the specifications of the town of Parker.
f. Sidewalks: Each development shall be improved with sidewalks built to the specifications of the town of Parker.
g. Access: No manufactured home space shall have direct vehicular access to a public street or private street outside of the development.
a. A solid decorative masonry wall, six feet (6') in height shall be required on the perimeter of the park.
b. Trash and refuse collection locations shall be screened with a six foot (6') decorative masonry wall. Trash and refuse areas shall be located such that they conveniently serve the residents of the park and cannot be viewed from a public street.
c. Landscaping, of the adjacent public rights of way, shall be required as part of any development and shall consist of drought tolerant indigenous plant materials. A minimum of one tree and three (3) shrubs and/or organic ground cover shall be required every thirty (30) linear feet of street frontage.
D. Deviations: The zoning administrator may approve deviations from one or more of the developmental or architectural standards provided herein on the basis of finding that the materials to be utilized or the architectural style proposed for the dwelling would be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the vicinity. (Ord. 03-2005, 9-6-2005)